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The Devon House will be hosting a Heritage exposition on its north and east lawns on Saturday, November 4, as part of its 125th anniversary celebration. Speaking with JIS News, Marketing and Events Manager at The Devon House, Andrea Richards explained that the inaugural exposition is being planned to, "stimulate awareness within the Jamaican population regarding the preservation of our...

A contract for the expansion of the Intensive Care Unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, at a cost of $43,145,939.10, was approved by the Cabinet yesterday (November 1). This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan at a post-Cabinet Press briefing held at Jamaica House. "The contract has been awarded to GM...

Officers in the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) have received wage increases of 25.5 per cent for the two-year contract period 2006 to 2008. As contained in the heads of agreement, which was signed yesterday (Nov.1) at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston, the officers, from the rank of Assistant Commander to Deputy Commandant, will receive a 19...

The Electronic Transactions Bill, which will set out the legal framework for electronic transactions and connected matters, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Oct. 31). Actual debate on the Electronic Transactions Bill was however suspended, to allow for consultation with the Opposition on the matter. Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce Minister, Phillip Paulwell, explained that the legislation...

The effectiveness of the Treatment and Rehabilitation Programme of the Drug Court will be enhanced, with the procurement of 9,200 urine test kits for the detection of cannabis, cocaine and opiate. The acquisition of the three-panel kits is being funded by the European Union (EU) at a cost of $1.62 million, under the Support to the Economic Reform Programme (SERP)...

The official signing of the 2006/08 wage agreement between the Government and the United District Constables Association of Jamaica (UDCAJ), took place today (November 1), at the Ministry of Finance and Planning's head offices situated at National Heroes Circle. Under the agreement, the district constables have received a 25 per cent increase in salaries that is in line with what...

The Pesticides Control Authority exceeded its registration target for various types of pesticides by some 26 per cent for the 2004/2005 financial year, with some 22 more pesticide products registered in comparison to 61 products for the previous period. According to a Ministry Paper tabled in the House of Representatives on October 31, 123 applications were received and processed for...

Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Vin Martin, has urged Jamaicans in Atlanta to join the Government's effort in seeking a pardon from the United States government for National Hero, Marcus Garvey. In addressing an exhibition in honour of the country's heroes on Sunday (Oct. 29) at the Hillside Presbyterian Church Hall in Georgia, Mr. Martin said, "fellow Jamaicans and friends, there...

Tourism stakeholders from the Caribbean, Australia and other parts of the world, are participating in the 2006 Green Globe International and Caribbean Green Tourism Conference, now underway at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay. The four-day meeting, which began on Tuesday (Oct.31), will seek to provide an exciting and engaging forum for discussion of current sustainable tourism issues,...

Members of the Calabar Old Boys Association (COBA), Toronto chapter, have been lauded for their contributions to the school. Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Anne-Marie Bonner, told members that their Association exemplifies the finest tradition of camaraderie and service. "Your objectives of bringing together your members for social, athletic and intellectual activity, perpetuating collegiate ties and being a resource to...

Cabinet has requested the Air Jamaica Board to submit a revised business plan, aimed at downsizing and eliminating unprofitable routes. This was announced on (November 1), by Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan, at a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House. He also said that it was agreed that the closure of the national carrier, Air Jamaica, was...

The Ministry of Education and Youth in partnership with the Coalition for Better Parenting for Children on (Nov. 1) launched Parents' Month under the theme 'Parents: Today you guide. Tomorrow they lead', at the Ministry's Heroes' Circle offices. Addressing the launch, State Minister in the Ministry, with responsibility for Youth, Senator Noel Monteith, said the concept of a month to...